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council member michael brown is providing more details about alleged missing money from his campaign. he contacted police back in july but at that point, we didn't know much about how much had been taken. >> brown now says it is more than $100,000. he called media together to point his finger directly at a campaign worker who he believes took the money right out from under his nose. matt ackland has the story. >> reporter: for now, $112,000 in campaign contributions are down drain and there is less than two months until election day. >> our campaign is also committed to recovering every single dollar that was taken from us. >> reporter: councilmember brown spoke to the media in front of the wilson building w only limit detail, he tried to explain who he believes took the money over a period of a few months. >> i want my supporters to also understand that the person who embezzled from the campaign was someone who had been working with me for more than half a decade. it is someone that i had extreme confidence in. >> reporter: but how could over $100,000 go miss something brown says he
council member michael brown is providing more details about alleged missing money from his campaign. he contacted police back in july but at that point, we didn't know much about how much had been taken. >> brown now says it is more than $100,000. he called media together to point his finger directly at a campaign worker who he believes took the money right out from under his nose. matt ackland has the story. >> reporter: for now, $112,000 in campaign contributions are down drain...
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he is revered in baltimore for moving the browns from cleveland in 1996. he sold his majority ownership of the ravens in 2004. he is 87 years old. >>> the nfl is taking another step towards curbing head injuries and brain injuries. the league has pledged $30 million to the foundation for the national institutes of health. donation comes on the same day of a new study that those former nfl players are three times more likely to defrom degenerative brain diseases than the general population. >>> hundreds of people in d.c. have a new sense of just how healthy they are. more than 800 people were given free physicals yesterday thanks to a visit from dr. oz and dozens of medical volunteers. participants were koreaned korean -- screened for cholesterol, blood pressure, weight and waist measurements. they found that the health of those here in d.c. was not that good. despite the finings, dr. oz told us it was a day filled with hope. >> people are very empowered. they actually feel like they could have hope. the first question i got asked was what do i do about it?
he is revered in baltimore for moving the browns from cleveland in 1996. he sold his majority ownership of the ravens in 2004. he is 87 years old. >>> the nfl is taking another step towards curbing head injuries and brain injuries. the league has pledged $30 million to the foundation for the national institutes of health. donation comes on the same day of a new study that those former nfl players are three times more likely to defrom degenerative brain diseases than the general...
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. >>> chris brown will have to wait a few weeks to find out if he officially violated probation after testing positive for marijuana. according to court documents, brown tested positive in virginia, where he is fulfilling his community service. he told officials he had a medical marijuana card and ingested the drug in california. he has been on probation since 2009 for hitting his then girlfriend rihanna at a grammy party. brown is due back in court in november. >>> if you haven't seen it yet, after the break, it might be the most unusual and controversial ending to a football game ever.
. >>> chris brown will have to wait a few weeks to find out if he officially violated probation after testing positive for marijuana. according to court documents, brown tested positive in virginia, where he is fulfilling his community service. he told officials he had a medical marijuana card and ingested the drug in california. he has been on probation since 2009 for hitting his then girlfriend rihanna at a grammy party. brown is due back in court in november. >>> if you...
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council chair map kwame brown won't be sentenced next week after all. his lawyers asked for a delay and monday, a federal judge granted his request to be sentenced november 12th. brown pled guilty in june to bank fraud and campaign finance violation. he faces up to six months in prison on each charge. >>> it is likely a former campaign aide to d.c. mayor vincent gray who will not seven jail time. prosecutors say howard brooks has been cooperative and provided substantial assistance in the investigation into mayor gray's 2010 election campaign. brooks is accused of lying about paying off another mayoral candidate. prosecutors say they will not oppose supervised probation and community service. brooks is scheduled to be sentenced in october. >>> there is a new talk show on fox 5 presenting some real challenges for our guests on the show. >> it is called the jeff probst show. i recently talked to jeff about what view considers expect from it. we'll be right back. [ fingers tapping ] [ rain pattering ] [ heels clicking ] [ female announcer ] yoplait light t
council chair map kwame brown won't be sentenced next week after all. his lawyers asked for a delay and monday, a federal judge granted his request to be sentenced november 12th. brown pled guilty in june to bank fraud and campaign finance violation. he faces up to six months in prison on each charge. >>> it is likely a former campaign aide to d.c. mayor vincent gray who will not seven jail time. prosecutors say howard brooks has been cooperative and provided substantial assistance in...
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ideas made easy. that's been wrapped in a flaky crust stuffed with a gooey center toasted up all golden brown then given a delicious design? a toaster strudel. pillsbury toaster strudel. so delicious...so fun. >>> tomorrow, it will be back to class for all public school systems in this region. finally, everybody will be on the same page. now, there are several in northern virginia going for the first day. >> we continue to share your back to school photos. this one, we are saying good morning to makai. she is adorable. she had her first day last week at the community public charter school in the district. she even has an apple in her hand. >> good way to impress the teacher. >> you can upload your child's photo on our facebook fan page or e-mail to wttg.com. >>> a new world record has been set in maryland for the world's largest crab cake. >> it was made with, get this, 200 pounds of fresh maryland crab meat and cooked in a custom cooker for over eight hours. >> sounds delicious. >> position's karen parks checked it out at the state fair. >> one, two, three. sidestep. sidestep. >> reporter: i
ideas made easy. that's been wrapped in a flaky crust stuffed with a gooey center toasted up all golden brown then given a delicious design? a toaster strudel. pillsbury toaster strudel. so delicious...so fun. >>> tomorrow, it will be back to class for all public school systems in this region. finally, everybody will be on the same page. now, there are several in northern virginia going for the first day. >> we continue to share your back to school photos. this one, we are saying...
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earlier this year, gore, a gray campaign worker, pleaded guilty to involvement in a scam to pay suleiman brown to verbally attack mayor adrian fenty. en the u.s. attorney's office indicated that gore continued to work with prosecutors and they needed more time continue that work. gore could be granted leniency for his cooperation. >> we're in this until it's over. >> these are twitter pictures of mayor gray at the democratic national convention in north carolina. we asked leonard steinhorn for the investigation will prompt some high level democrats at the dnc to avoid the mayor in charlotte. >> all elected officials shouldn't be ashamed to be talking with the mayor of one of the most important cities in the world. but the fact that he is under investigation, people do not want to be in that photo op because they know how it could be used, abused and taken out of context. >> reporter: back to thomas gore for a moment. a judge today set another status hearing for december. meanwhile, it is important to point out that mayor gray has said, since the beginning of this investigation that he has know
earlier this year, gore, a gray campaign worker, pleaded guilty to involvement in a scam to pay suleiman brown to verbally attack mayor adrian fenty. en the u.s. attorney's office indicated that gore continued to work with prosecutors and they needed more time continue that work. gore could be granted leniency for his cooperation. >> we're in this until it's over. >> these are twitter pictures of mayor gray at the democratic national convention in north carolina. we asked leonard...
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rapp brown once spoke mere. ward one's councilman is outraged that someone with a gun came here to steal. >> just absolutely appalling. >> take a look the this surveillance picture. police say this armed robber followed a man into the church around 12:26 saturday afternoon, forced him on to the floor, put a handgun to the back of his head and said yo, do you have any money. >> an armed robbery inside a church is particularly heinous. >> reporter: alicia horton is executive director of thrive d.c. which runs a homeless ministry in the church basement. she wasn't exactly shocked to learn that i man had stolen a wallet, money, iphone and other personal items from the victim's pockets. >> practically every staff member who drives here has had their car broken into into this very parking lot, including myself. we had an invasion one time during the course of the day. >> reporter: the pastor heard the commotion and walked in on the crime in progress. michael ocean has worked with the thrive d.c. program for a number o
rapp brown once spoke mere. ward one's councilman is outraged that someone with a gun came here to steal. >> just absolutely appalling. >> take a look the this surveillance picture. police say this armed robber followed a man into the church around 12:26 saturday afternoon, forced him on to the floor, put a handgun to the back of his head and said yo, do you have any money. >> an armed robbery inside a church is particularly heinous. >> reporter: alicia horton is...
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cast members eric stone street and julie brown won supporting actor and actress awards. "two and a half men" star jon cryer -- i do watch that show. he's funny. scored the outlanding lead actor category. and julia louis-dreyfus won for "veep." she had a funny moment with amy poehler during her acceptance speech. >> irs if of all, i would like to thank nbc, "parks and rec," my beautiful boys archie and a bel -- >> a little confusion, i guess, on the stage. in the drama category, tom hanks scored an emmy for hbo's movie about sarah palin's 2008 presidential campaign "game change." it took home the award for mini series. showtime's homeland was the big winner, taking home four emmys for best actor, actress, and best dramatic series. >> and we have big shows coming up tonight, "the voice" and "revolution" right here on nbc 4. >> nice plug. good job. >>> it is 5:57. straight ahead on "news 4 today," new developments surrounding the sudden death of mei xiang's panda cub.
cast members eric stone street and julie brown won supporting actor and actress awards. "two and a half men" star jon cryer -- i do watch that show. he's funny. scored the outlanding lead actor category. and julia louis-dreyfus won for "veep." she had a funny moment with amy poehler during her acceptance speech. >> irs if of all, i would like to thank nbc, "parks and rec," my beautiful boys archie and a bel -- >> a little confusion, i guess, on the...
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program will get a 5% credit on 1,300 items, including fresh produce, lean cuts of meat, skim milk and brown rice. the program starts october 15th, and credits can be used on future purchases. food accounts for more than half of walmart's annual sales, and walmart is the largest food retailer in the u.s. >> shartia brantley at cnbc, thank you. >>> we've only seen little glimpses of the national zoo's newest edition, but the panda cub is definitely making his voice heard. that's a loud newborn. the panda cam video is from yesterday. and zoo keepers say all that noise from the newborn means the cub is health xwy. the staff says that mom mei xiang is doing a great job of grooming and feeding the little one. but young cubs are at high risk for infection. so the next few days are critical. i hope the cub makes it. i do. we don't know if it's a him or her. he or she. >> what? >> boy or girl. >> some big cats need a home. >> the humane society of washington state now offering a discount to adopt cats who have a fuller figure. they're calling it the big and beautiful campaign to showcase cats often
program will get a 5% credit on 1,300 items, including fresh produce, lean cuts of meat, skim milk and brown rice. the program starts october 15th, and credits can be used on future purchases. food accounts for more than half of walmart's annual sales, and walmart is the largest food retailer in the u.s. >> shartia brantley at cnbc, thank you. >>> we've only seen little glimpses of the national zoo's newest edition, but the panda cub is definitely making his voice heard. that's a...
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. >>> kwame brown may have more legal troubles. he is due in court for a hearing on an unknown violation. the u.s. attorney's office is not giving a reason for the hearing. he pled guilty in june to bank fraud. he face up to a year in prison. he'll be sentenced in november. >>> this morning, firefighters are trying to figure out what sparked a large fire at an ocean city condo complex. pictures taken near the scene show thick black plumes of smoke coming from the community bradley on the bay. the fire destroyed three condo units. the families who lived there now have to find another place to stay. >>> no word yet on what caused a driver to veer off the road and plow through a house. the couple was in that car when it went through dining room. they were not hurt. rescuers took the 70-year-old diver to the hospital. he is okay. the family is moving out until repairs are made. >>> southeast washington will timely get a new development to replace the old skyland mall. it's being replaced by a huge 18-acre development which will include
. >>> kwame brown may have more legal troubles. he is due in court for a hearing on an unknown violation. the u.s. attorney's office is not giving a reason for the hearing. he pled guilty in june to bank fraud. he face up to a year in prison. he'll be sentenced in november. >>> this morning, firefighters are trying to figure out what sparked a large fire at an ocean city condo complex. pictures taken near the scene show thick black plumes of smoke coming from the community...
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governor jerry brown signed the autonomous vehicles into law. the law will set up procedures and requirements for determining when the cars are road ready. nevada passed similar bills. google hopes that self-driving cars will be able to drive on public streets in five years or less. the nats' first place lead is shrinking just a bit. the nationals lost to the phillies, and the second place braves beat the marlins. that reduced the nats' lead to four games. the number to clinch the division is five. washington and atlanta have both clinched playoff spots now. the nats take on the phillies again tonight. go, nats. >>> injuries have had a pretty big impact on the redskins already this year. this morning, though, they have some new backup. former packers running back grant ryan will now be suiting up with the burgundy and gold. he'll be back up for alfred morris, who got the starting position after roy he lilu and m royster got banged up preseason. >>> the nfl fining offensive coordinator kyle shanahan $25,000. shanahan not happy with the 0 officiat
governor jerry brown signed the autonomous vehicles into law. the law will set up procedures and requirements for determining when the cars are road ready. nevada passed similar bills. google hopes that self-driving cars will be able to drive on public streets in five years or less. the nats' first place lead is shrinking just a bit. the nationals lost to the phillies, and the second place braves beat the marlins. that reduced the nats' lead to four games. the number to clinch the division is...
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look like the browns are going to pull this upset off 16-10 but vick makes amends in the final two minutes. his touch downpass right here and eagles escape with a 17-16 victory. we already have a three-with a tie atop the nfc with the eagles, cowboys and redskins. washington nationals yesterday, while all the fuss and hoopla was going on over rg iii and rightfully show, they got lost in the lights here. this is routine and will end the inning except it doesn't. you wear the eye black and all that stuff. >> it still didn't work. >> you look up there in the sun and that led to two runs and the floodgates were open and stanton, that thing is way gone. this is one day you want to forget about. their magic number is still 17. what that means is any combination of nats wind an braves losses that equal 17 in this last month and nfc champs. not bad. one more piece of sports to get to. how about serena williams yesterday? again, very quietly, underneath the radar up this in new york city. she is now the queen of new york city as she rallies to win the u.s. open, her 15th grand slam title. they was
look like the browns are going to pull this upset off 16-10 but vick makes amends in the final two minutes. his touch downpass right here and eagles escape with a 17-16 victory. we already have a three-with a tie atop the nfc with the eagles, cowboys and redskins. washington nationals yesterday, while all the fuss and hoopla was going on over rg iii and rightfully show, they got lost in the lights here. this is routine and will end the inning except it doesn't. you wear the eye black and all...
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featuring artists inspired by chuck brown. first artist will be george clinton. >> can't do much better than that. >>> a lot of us starting out with temperatures in the 50s at this early hour. >> that's chilly. storm team 4 meteorologist tom kierein. good morning. >> good morning. time for weather and traffic on the ones. >>> right now at 5:41, only around 50 degrees, much of the region. going to stay that way through 7:00. home forecast earned in fairfax county. by noontime, it's going to be in the low 70s and partly cloudy. for the entire region today, hour by hour, a rapid warmup this morning into the mid-70s noontime and lots of sunshine. then clouding up by late afternoon. before then, into the upper 70s. and then this evening, by midnight in the metro area, we could have some rain showers beginning to move in. looks to be a bit of a stormy day tomorrow. i'll have the details on that. we'll look at the rest of the week and the weekend. your seven-day outlook, that's in ten minutes. a look at traffic now with danella. good
featuring artists inspired by chuck brown. first artist will be george clinton. >> can't do much better than that. >>> a lot of us starting out with temperatures in the 50s at this early hour. >> that's chilly. storm team 4 meteorologist tom kierein. good morning. >> good morning. time for weather and traffic on the ones. >>> right now at 5:41, only around 50 degrees, much of the region. going to stay that way through 7:00. home forecast earned in fairfax...
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from cosby to the president, the godfather of go-go, chuck brown and well known personality, donnie simpson who uncovered his own picture. >> i look hot. >> the whole thing is just such and honor to be up there with such incredibly successful people. >> reporter: murals are being painted across the district turning plain old ugly walls or those covered with graffiti into fascinating works of art. >> i'm just really happy that the made and it is a gift to the city. >> reporter: artist carla rodes was excited to she us her mural. two years she spent in the sweltering heat and freezing cold as she carefully painted d.c. monuments and 11 presidents. >> it helps you forget about the bad things that are happening and the problems. when you see something beautiful, you just smile. >> reporter: the murals have also done a lot to cut down on the city's graffiti problems. typically, once one of these murals go up, vandals don't touch it. the mural program is so popular, there are bicycle stiewrs to see -- tours to see all of them and the latest stop will be at ben's chili bowl. in the district, matt
from cosby to the president, the godfather of go-go, chuck brown and well known personality, donnie simpson who uncovered his own picture. >> i look hot. >> the whole thing is just such and honor to be up there with such incredibly successful people. >> reporter: murals are being painted across the district turning plain old ugly walls or those covered with graffiti into fascinating works of art. >> i'm just really happy that the made and it is a gift to the city....